On April 4, 1985, a Worcester County Superior Court jury found Jose Colon, now 63, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Trooper George Hanna
Benjamin Song, who was convicted of opening fire during the July 4 demonstration outside the Prairieland Detention Center, was sentenced to 100 years in prison
Buffalo PD Det. Richard Hy, who makes commentary videos online about the military, alleges his military background was a motivating factor in “decisions to discipline him and deny him promotions”
A jury found a town administrator had maliciously used a fellow Sherborn officer as a “pawn” to force the veteran chief out
Drone video shows a magnet, attached to the drone by Sacramento County deputies, pulling a knife from the hand of an apparently unconscious man
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UPCOMING & ON-DEMAND EVENTS
Proven approaches to reduce fentanyl overdose risk and protect staff and inmates
Reduce investigative delays by connecting officers, analysts and investigators in real time
Leaders from the San Francisco Police Department and Fairfax County Police Department share how real time information centers, drones and data are transforming daily operations
Understand how grant funding can help you invest in technologies that improve security, compliance and officer productivity
Digitizing inspections and audits to improve readiness and reduce manual work
When your agency is first on scene, you are first on the survival clock
Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Why public safety agencies are investing in DFR and what it takes to secure grant funding to support long-term success
The UNIT9 Compact matches the realism of conversion kit training systems, without the high ammo costs, safety risks and supply chain headaches presented by cartridge-based systems
The carjacking suspect was foiled by stolen vehicle assistance technology and interagency coordination
Kustom Signals serves plenty of major jurisdictions, but its flexibility and support have a lot to offer smaller ones
State legislatures are moving to restrict this key technology — here’s how to protect it
AAM has emerged as a key player in the ballistic shield market
From community trust to data analysis, agencies need professionals prepared for evolving challenges
Grants readiness guide: A practical guide to winning public-safety funding
What you need to know (and do) now to be ready for the next grant cycle
WATCH NOW
Lt. Mark Rickerman says FIFA 2026 will test public safety leaders with massive crowds, overlapping command structures, traffic gridlock and plans that must change after kickoff
OFF DUTY
These viral-style throwbacks tap into ‘90s and early-2000s memories — reimagined for a Police1 audience with humor, honesty and a few reality checks along the way
Which of these viral TikTok fitness trends will you try next?
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to law enforcement officers with an abundance of discounts
An officer’s moving tribute to those who’ve worn the badge and now face the quiet struggle of life after service
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